Casualties unknown

2022-10-27: BOEING B-737-800 (LV-KCE) — Aviación Comercial — Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR

Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR

On October 27, 2022, a BOEING B-737-800 (registration LV-KCE) operated by Aviación Comercial was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST)Primary reportUpdated 1785037245Data APIEditorial standards

On 27 October 2022, after landing at Jujuy International Airport, ramp personnel noticed a ruptured right nose wheel tire on a Boeing 737-8Q8. The aircraft sustained no damage and no injuries were reported.

Event Details

On 27 October 2022, at 20:00 UTC, a commercial scheduled flight operated by FB Líneas Aéreas S.A. landed at Aeropuerto Internacional Gdor. Guzmán in Jujuy, Argentina (coordinates 24°23′34″S 65°05′52″W, elevation 3019 ft). After the aircraft came to a stop at the designated parking position, ramp personnel observed that the right nose wheel tire was ruptured. The flight had originated from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and had a duration of 02 hours 15 minutes.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8Q8 program, registration LV-KCE, with manufacturer serial number 30720. It was owned and operated by FB Líneas Aéreas S.A.

Injuries and Damage

According to the report, there were no injuries among the 6 crew members, 79 passengers, or any other persons (total 85 occupants all with no injuries). The aircraft sustained no damage.

Event Classification

The event was classified under the category SCF-NP (System/Component Failure or Malfunction – Non-Powered). The report did not state a probable cause for the tire rupture.